2009 Infiniti G37 vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Infiniti G37. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Infiniti G37 would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2009 Infiniti G37. (328 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 2009 Infiniti G37. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti G37 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2013 BMW 5 Series.
Because 2013 BMW 5 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Infiniti G37. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 BMW 5 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Infiniti G37. (365 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Infiniti G37.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Infiniti G37 | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Infiniti | BMW |
| Model | G37 | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3696 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2120 kg | 2050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
